'Everything else right now is just a bonus' - AKA happy to be alive

Rapper AKA has given fans a glimpse into his mental health, telling them he is in a good space and happy to be alive.

The star has been going through the most in recent years, including after the death of his girlfriend Anele ''Nellie” Tembe in April 2021.

AKA took to Twitter this week to explain that things are looking up for him and he is feeling blessed.

“For what it’s worth, I’m just happy to be alive, busy and doing what I love again. Everything else right now is just a bonus,” he said.

AKA's love life is on lock with his bae Nadia Nakai, and his career is also flourishing with constant shows and new material.

His latest hit single Lemons (Lemonade), featuring Nasty C, apparently reached gold status recently.

“Congratulations to the Megacy. Unofficially Lemons (Lemonade) has just gone gold. Awaiting RISA certification. Plaques will be done next week. I couldn’t hold it in any longer. We back in business baby,” he said of the accomplishment.

Speaking on The Episode podcast recently, AKA said the song was about being comfortable with where he is at.

“For me it's not about, you know his verse is fantastic. For me it's no longer about that competitiveness, especially on a song like that. It's really about making the best art for the fans, and I think he blessed me and I’m thankful for that,” he said.

“For me it's about vibes right now in my career. I’m making music from a perspective of, I want to make music that I can ride around and listen to in the future.”